GABRIELLE’S POV
I blinked, caught off guard by his words. “Punish me?”
“For snooping,” he said, walking closer slowly. “You can always walk out and pretend you never saw this room.”
My throat ran dry. “Damon… I…”
He stopped in his tracks. “I told you I was too dark for you. You should leave.”
He walked back to the door and entered a code. The door slid open instantly.
I stood there, my heart thudding wildly and my palm, sweaty. I wasn’t scared of him, I was just… surprised.
And curious.
I walked to the door but paused and turned to him. Before he could utter another word I stood on my toes, pulled him down by his shirt, and kissed him hard.
His eyes widened for only a second before kissing me back. He shut the door and lifted me in his arms, my legs wrapping around his waist i
